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Positive Emotions in Children: Current Research and Future Directions

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Positive Psychology in Latin America

Part of the book series: Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology ((CAPP,volume 10))

Abstract

Current studies indicate that positive emotions contribute to the development of social, affective, and cognitive resources that promote psychosocial well-being. However, most research has focused on adolescents and adults rather than children, although the basis for emotional development is established during childhood and affects the emergence of social and cognitive processes during this period. This chapter reviews Latin American studies that have examined how children’s positive emotions are related to other variables as well as proposed models for assessing and fostering these emotions. It concludes with suggestions for future research.

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Oros, L. (2014). Positive Emotions in Children: Current Research and Future Directions. In: Castro Solano, A. (eds) Positive Psychology in Latin America. Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology, vol 10. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9035-2_8

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